There is rarely anything which pleases the eye more than a fantastic array of flowers in Charleston WV. It is this beauty that attracts so many people to flower festivals. These festivals are often a small local affair, sponsored by a community group or the local flower society. The small festivals are those attended by people who grow plants as their hobby, however, there are flower festivals that are international in scope that bring in major florists and floral arrangers and draw huge crowds.
Flower festivals are always planned for the time of year when the greatest varieties of flowers are blooming. Some of the festivals focus on a particular bloom so the event must be organized so that it takes place when the species in question is at its best. Many of the festivals are held in parks, not only is the setting ideal for the individual participants, the park committee will also plant beds with large numbers of flowers that will come into full bloom during the festival. Other venues for displaying flowers in Charleston, WV are pedestrian areas in the city center and in shopping malls. The participants in the festival display their entries on carts and stands as well as around fixed landmarks.
Small, local shows are usually arranged as a way of encouraging local residents to grow certain varieties of plants that are ideal for the conditions. The local residents are asked to showcase their flowers and awards are given to those with the finest specimens, usually the largest and the most colorful. The awards are often given out by local dignitaries and politicians as a way of thanking the public for their participation.
Although the smaller shows are usually just for prizes and awards, there are larger shows where major growers showcase their blooms in hopes of winning contracts with those who purchase large numbers of flowers during the year. The primary markets for bulk blooms are wedding planners and funeral homes. Many florists that display their wares also set up stalls where they sell the plants from the displays rather than return home with them.
Many commercial florists work diligently on developing new varieties of existing flowers. Flower shows are an ideal place for these new and previously unseen flowers to be introduced.
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